Summer Guide 2015

Welcome to the next four months of your life. It’s finally time to pack away the umbrella (if you even have one — what kind of Eugenean are you?) and break out the sunglasses. Consider this guide your roadmap for the summer. Within this issue that you’ve wisely chosen to pick up, you’ll find wonders galore, from weeklong stargazing parties to kite-flying extravaganzas to wild three-day music festivals. Sounds fun? Yeah, we thought so. Use this knowledge wisely, and you’re guaranteed to have an amazing and memorable summer. So go on, get out there! And have a great time.

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Eugene Yacht Club, club racing, every Thursday from now through 9/10, 6:30pm, some racing events are members only, some are fee-based, spectating is free, Fern Ridge Reservoir, 935-2844, eugeneyachtclub.org.

Dontrell, Who Kissed the Sea, by Nathan Alan Davis, a National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere, 7:30pm, today through 6/13, Oregon Contemporary Theatre, octtheatre.org; 465-1506. $15-$21.

Public Lecture: “Artful Movement: The Interaction of Sound & Motion in Music,” a presentation of the THEME Colloquium, a talk by Steven Morrison, professor of music education at the University of Washington, 3:15pm, Collier House, 1170 E. 13th Ave. FREE.

Bike Church Eugene, tall bike building every Sunday today through 6/28, which will be the departure day of the Solstice “Tall Bike Tour” to the coast (Eugene to Reedsport). Sundays are open shop sessions, donation-based freestyle working on bikes or any sustainable technologies. Workshops year-round every Sunday, 10am til dark, learn welding & metal working skills, donation based, potluck atmosphere. 299 Garfield St., facebook.com/BikeChurchEugene.

Ninkasi Beer Week Ride 2015, a led group will start at noon at Claim 52 or individuals may ride independently. All participants will receive a free taste at each brewery & a coaster, which will get stamped at each brewery. The first 50 people to arrive with a coaster with at least 9 stamps will receive a free Beer Week Ride t-shirt. noon-4pm. 1030 Tyinn St. #1, off West 11th.

Eugene Yacht Club, small boat racing, every Wednesday from now through 9/9. 6:30pm, some racing events are members only, some are fee-based, spectating is free, Fern Ridge Reservoir, Eugene, eugeneyachtclub.org; 935-2844.

Sensory Storytime, for children who have a hard time in large groups, are on the autism spectrum, or are sensitive to sensory overload. 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 10:30am, Springfield Public Library, 225 5th St., Spfd., 726-3766. FREE.

Eugene Yacht Club, club racing, every Thursday from today through 9/10, 6:30pm, some racing events are members only, some are fee-based, spectating is free, Fern Ridge Reservoir, Eugene, eugeneyachtclub.org; 935-2844.

SpringFilm: “Being There” presented by Plank Town Brewing,SpringFilm theme is Almost Oscars — feature films that did not win an Oscar, but should have! SpringFilm is a partnership with the Springfield Public Library and Willamalane. Each showing features a unique introduction by a special guest speaker, and films will be followed by a moderated discussion, 6:30pm, Wildish Community Theater, 630 Main St., Spfd. FREE.

The Shedd Theatricals, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying continues, see 6/19.

Eugene Yacht Club open house, 10am-4pm, EYC Club House, tours of the club, various boats on display as well as information about sailing classes, major regattas & weekly racing, 26126 Bangs Rd., off Clearlake Rd., Junction City, eugeneyachtclub.org, 255-5923 or 343-2623. FREE.

Chalk It Up, chalk drawing contest, ages 5-12, 10am-noon, check in at 9:45am, contest begins at 10am. Pre-registration preferred but you may also register the day of the event from 9:30-10am, Central Park, near 8th St. & Madison Ave., Corvallis. FREE.

The Shedd Theatricals, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying continues, see 6/19.

Emeralds vs. Tri-City continues, see 6/26.

Sunday, 6/28

Obsidians: Macduff Mountain, 4.5 miles. Reg. at obsidians.org.

Eugene Bike Church Solstice “Tall Bike Tour” to the coast (Eugene to Reedsport), no cost for the ride, no formal sign up, come as you are. For thematic purposes, only highly modified “parade style” bikes are included. Route is TBD one week prior, based on road construction and other factors as they evolve. Depart by 10am from 299 Garfield. facebook.com/BikeChurchEugene. FREE.

Springfield SummerFair Filbert Hunt, a sneaky little squirrel is hiding somewhere in Springfield, and it’s your job to snoop him out! Find his hiding place, it could be in a park, at a business, along a street, anywhere, & turn him in for a prize. Prizes include SummerFair admission, Splash! & Camp Putt passes, other great goodies. Today through 7/10, facebook.com/Willamalane. FREE.

SpringFilm: The Searchers, presented by Plank Town Brewing, the 2014-15 SpringFilm theme is Almost Oscars—feature films that did not win an Oscar, but should have. Film followed by a moderated discussion. 6:30pm, Wildish Community Theater, 630 Main St. FREE.

Concerts in the Park: Eugene Symphonic Band, featuring familiar and other arrangements including those by present and former members. Musicians from all walks of life, 6:30-7:30pm, Washburne Park, corner of Agate & Fairmount. FREE.

Concerts in the Park: Left Coast Saxophone Quartet, without a conductor these four musicians get to play whatever they fancy while marvelously mixing many styles, 6:30-7:30pm, Washburne Park, corner of Agate & Fairmount. FREE.

Concerts in the Park: Abbey Road LIVE! Combining attention to detail with a creative exuberance, the band always delights its audiences with its diverse repertoire of hits & more obscure favorites, 5:30-7:30pm, WJ Urban Plaza, between Washington & Jefferson St. FREE.

Movies in the Park: The Princess Bride, this classic movie is a fairy tale that has it all: adventure, an evil prince, a beautiful princess, sword fights & rodents of unusual size. Rated PG. Bring your blanket and lawn chairs. Movies begin at dusk, around 8:30pm, concessions available, a sword-fighting demo will take place at 8pm to help get you into the swashbuckling spirit!Royal Delle Park, 401 Blackstone St., Spfd. FREE.

Outdoor Movies in the Park: Jurassic Park, during a preview tour of a new theme park, a major power issue results in the release of cloned dinosaurs. Rated PG-13. Movies begin at dusk, around 8:30 pm, Ruff Park, 66th St., Spfd. FREE.

SpringFilm: Being There, presented by Plank Town Brewing, SpringFilm theme is Almost Oscars—feature films that did not win an Oscar, but should have, 6:30pm, Wildish Community Theater, 630 Main St., Spfd. FREE.

Oregon Festival of American Music 2015, Fine & Dandy, In The Age of Jazz, 1921-34, The John G. Shedd Institute for the Arts, 865 High St., today through Aug. 16. See https://www.theshedd.org/divp/festival.aspx?series=3180 for full list of performances & prices.

As You Like It, Free Shakespeare in the Park, bring a picnic, blanket & good company for a romantic comedy by William Shakespeare, today and tomorrow, 6pm, Amazon Community Center Amphitheater, 2700 Hilyard St. FREE.

Concerts in the Park: Calamity Jazz Dixieland Band, the Dixieland Band play a carousel of music, setting the right mood for a summer evening, 6:30-7:30pm, Washburne Park, corner of Agate & Fairmount. FREE.

Shana’s Jump & Run, this competition for youths up to age 14 honors the memory of Shana Thomas Barr, a gifted Springfield High School track athlete who died of cancer in 2010, proceeds benefit a scholarship fund for Springfield High School track athletes & facilities, 5pm, Silke Field at Springfield High School, 875 10th St., Spfd., shanasjumpandrun.com. $5 reg. fee.

Concerts in the Park: High Step Society, a brand-new, all-live electro swing band, play in the moment with real instruments with A/V powered by people on bicycles, 6:30-8pm, Washburne Park, corner of Agate & Fairmount. FREE.

Concerts in the Park: Asculta! Woodwind Quintet, from Latin heat to German cool, there is something for everyone with these talented musicians, 6:30-7:30pm, Washburne Park, corner of Agate & Fairmount. FREE.

Festival of Eugene, 3 days of fun to celebrate our town, today through 8/22, festivalofeugene.com.

Plein Air Paint Out Competition, Create! Eugene Plein Air Paint Out is a multi-day event including a social & competition where plein air painters from all over the region compete in two categories: landscape and cityscape painting, today through 8/23, createeugene.com/plein-air-paint-2015. $30-$70.

The Sandlot, outdoor movie, follow a new kid in town and his baseball team as they get into mischief involving rival teams, rated PG, bring your blanket & lawn chairs, movie begins at 8:30pm, the Willamalane Foundation will be selling hot dogs, Willamalane Center fields, 6100 Thurston Rd., Spfd., FREE.

Plein Air Paint Out Exhibit, an evening of fun where you can view artists’ cityscapes & landscapes on display with live music, a wine bar, an awards ceremony & a unique exhibit of paintings, 5:30-8:30pm, Hult Center Studio. FREE.

As You Like It, Free Shakespeare in the Park, bring a picnic, blanket & good company for a romantic comedy by William Shakespeare, 6pm, Amazon Community Center Amphitheater, 2700 Hilyard St. FREE.

What The Festival, annual three-day music, art, film & interactive festival held during the Summer Solstice weekend. A full-sensory experience w/more than 4 stages of Funktion-One sound & over 80 international & national electronic music performances. Today through 6/22, Fri-Mon, starts at 10am, Wolf Run Ranch, Dufur, Oregon. whatthefestival.com, $225.

Portland Rugged Maniac Run, get rugged running through 3 miles of towers, tunnels, a 50-foot water slide, don’t forget about the fire, 25 obstacles that make up this “gauntlet of glory” held at Portland International Raceway, ruggedmaniac.com/events/portland. $79.

4th of July Celebration, historic Old Town Florence’s traditional 4th of July Celebration, pie/watermelon contest, living history flag display on the Boardwalk, live music, 1-10pm, Historic Old Town, Florence.

International Save the Vaquita Day, the American Cetacean Society-Oregon Chapter will bring attention to the world’s most endangered marine mammal, the Vaquita, a small porpoise, all day, Oregon Coast Aquarium, Newport, acsonline.org, 517-8754. Cost varies.

Tualatin’s Movies on the Commons, enjoy a free, family-friendly movie each Saturday night in July and August (except July 4) at the Tualatin Commons, today through 8/29, movies begin at sunset (around 9pm), Tualatin Lake of the Commons, 8325 S.W. Nyberg St., Tualatin,

Mountain Bike Oregon, three days of mountain biking, today through 7/19, Oakridge, mtbikeoakridge.com.

Northwest Trek 40th Birthday Weekend, see native animals in their natural habitats at 725-acre park, home to more than 200 animals native to the Pacific Northwest region of the United Sates & Canada, special treats & activities for both animals & visitors, Eatonville, nwtrek.com.

High Cascades 100 Endurance Mountain Bike Race, one of the largest single loop events in the U.S., w/100 miles of terrain, 5:30am, Athletic Club of Bend (start and finish), 61615 Athletic Club Dr., Bend, 225-7946, mudslingerevents.com. $250.

Music on the Halfshell, King Sunny Ade, 6pm, Stewart Park, Roseburg, halfshell.org. FREE.

Phish, Les Schwab Amphitheater, Bend, 6pm, bendconcerts.com. $65.

Wednesday, 7/22

2015 Cascade Cycling Classic, longest consecutively run elite stage race in the country & has attracted most of North America’s top cyclists & teams over the years, today through 7/26, various locations around Bend, 388-0002, cascade-classic.org. Pricing varies.

Phish, 6pm, Les Schwab Amphitheater, Bend, bendconcerts.com. $65.

Oregon Brew Fest, pouring more than 80 different craft beers from around the country, noon-9pm today through 7/26, Waterfront Park, Portland, oregonbrewfest.com.

Dirty Dash, swine-themed race, wade through mud pits while grappling w/obstacles like “hogs on a log,” “bacon bath” & a gargantuan slip-n-slide, children can race the 5k w/parent or play dirty on a 1-mile “piglet plunge” for ages 2-12, Albany, thedirtydash.com. $50 for 5K, $20 for mile youth race.